And storm bella blows in with 100 mile an hour winds, adding to flooding chaos. Good evening. Theres more evidence tonight of the intense pressure on the nhs as covid 19 infections continue to rise right across the uk. The London Ambulance service says boxing day was one of the busiest ever days in its history, with many calls due to the usual winter pressures but compounded by the coronavirus. And in scotland, Doctors Say Health services could be overwhelmed if the relaxation of covid restrictions for christmas triggers a surge in cases. The warnings come as the latest government figures show the number of new infections is increasing. There were 30,501 new cases recorded in the latest 24 hour period. But the true number is likely to be higher, as some parts of the uk havent reported their numbers. 316 deaths were recorded, of people whod died within 28 days of a positive covid 19 test, taking the total across the uk to 70,752. With more on the strain on the nhs, heres our corresponde